The Long Island Lutheran Crusaders weren't seriously threatened again and advanced to the state Federation Class A final for the fourth time in five years with a 66-56 victory over Brooklyn Collegiate on Friday night at Times Union Center.

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Long Island Lutheran's Chris Atkinson dives for the ball against Brooklyn Collegiate during the Federation tournament in Albany. (March 23, 2012)

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Long Island Lutheran's Chris Atkinson drives up court during against Brooklyn Collegiate during the Federation tournament in Albany. (March 23, 2012)

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Long Island Lutheran's K.J. Lee guards the inbound pass against Brooklyn Collegiate during the Federation tournament in Albany. (March 23, 2012)

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Long Island Lutheran's Chris Atkinson dribbles at the top of the key against Brooklyn Collegiate during the Federation tournament in Albany. (March 23, 2012)

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Long Island Lutheran's K.J. Lee drives the lane against Brooklyn Collegiate during the Federation tournament in Albany. (March 23, 2012)

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Long Island Lutheran's Chris Atkinson moves the ball past Brooklyn Collegiate's Kirthy Reid. (March 23, 2012)

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Long Island Lutheran's K.J. Lee scores against Brooklyn Collegiate. (March 23, 2012)

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Long Island Lutheran's Anthony Pate puts up a shot against Brooklyn Collegiate. (March 23, 2012)

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Long Island Lutheran's Brandon Alford hits a three-point shot against Brooklyn Collegiate. (March 23, 2012)

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Long Island Lutheran's Chris Alvarez goes over Brooklynn Collegiate's Jalik Moore and Kirthy Reid. (March 23, 2012)

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